The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his left and right knee DJD, finding that the current 10% ratings adequately reflect the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show limitations in flexion or extension that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee DJD, Right knee DJD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047428
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